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School’n’Rail excursion destination Lake Oeschinen.
Breathtaking views at world-famous Lake Oeschinen.
30% discount on the school rate for the Kandersteg–Lake Oeschinen gondola lift.
Day Pass for Schools for CHF 15 per person.
Plan a school trip around world-famous Lake Oeschinen.
Enjoy a unique day of adventure at Lake Oeschinen with lots of activities in the fresh mountain air. The various hiking trails offer fantastic adventures for young and old alike. When they get hungry, pupils can enjoy a picnic at the comfortable barbecue spot with magnificent views of the steel-blue lake. A high-octane ride on the summer toboggan run provides plenty of thrills and spills.
Your school trip.
For school groups of ten or more people.
Travel by public transport and enjoy the following benefits:
School trip offer.
30% discount on the school rate for the return journey on the Kandersteg–Lake Oeschinen gondola lift.
Day Pass for Schools in the GA Travelcard area of validity for CHF 15 per person, including for accompanying adults (the Kandersteg–Oeschinensee cable car journey is not included in the Day Pass for Schools).
Offer valid from 16 May to 8 November 2026.
Discounted prices (excluding travel).
Return journey on the gondola lift:
Children aged at least 6 and under 16: CHF 8.70.
Young people aged at least 16 and under 25: CHF 17.20.
Young people aged at least 16 and under 25 with a GA/Half Fare Travelcard: CHF 8.70.
Adults over 25 years of age: CHF 17.20.
Adults with a GA/Half Fare Travelcard over 25 years of age : CHF 8.70.
Single journey on the gondola lift (ascent or descent):
Children aged at least 6 and under 16: CHF 6.30.
Young people aged at least 16 and under 25: CHF 12.90.
Young people aged at least 16 and under 25 with a GA/Half Fare Travelcard: CHF 6.30.
Adults over 25 years of age : CHF 13.50.
Adults with a GA/Half Fare Travelcard over 25 years of age : CHF 6.30.
Prices include VAT. Prices and products subject to modification.
Prices as at: 1 January 2026.
Interested? How to book your RailAway school trip.
Walk to the world-famous Lake Oeschinen (20 to 30 min.).
Delightful boat trip on the turquoise blue waters (additional charge).
Barbecue areas (barbecue accessories available on site).
Outward journey: to Kandersteg and a 10 to 15-minute to the valley station for the gondola lift, according to the online timetable.
For wheelchairs or people with disabilities, the electric car runs from the valley station to Lake Oeschinen from 11.30am (every 30 minutes).
We recommend that you book early – ideally two weeks before you start your journey.
The offer is not available on Saturdays, Sundays and from 15 July to 31 August 2026.
Summer toboggan rides can be paid for on site or online.
For at least ten participants.
Suitable for wheelchairs (gondola lift only).
If you have any questions or queries about the offer, please contact the SBB Contact Center on 0848 44 66 88 (CHF 0.08/min.).
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